Small But Mighty: Why Our Turmeric Shot Packs Serious Value

Turmeric - known as the “golden spice” is more than just a colourful addition to your curry. In both traditional medicine and modern research, turmeric has gained a reputation for supporting joint health, immunity, and recovery. But here’s the catch: not all turmeric products are created equal. At B.fresh, we’re proud to produce one of the UK’s most potent turmeric shots, with 49 grams of cold-pressed fresh turmeric root per bottle. And that matters, because when it comes to results, dosage is everything.

Why Dosage Is So Important

Turmeric contains a group of bioactive polyphenols called curcuminoids, with curcumin being the most studied for it's health benefits. But there’s a crucial distinction to make: while turmeric and curcumin are often used interchangeably, they’re not the same. Most clinical benefits - including reductions in inflammation, improvements in recovery, and support for mood have been observed in studies using curcumin extracts, not turmeric itself. 

• The curcumin content of turmeric is typically 3–5% by weight (Adibian et al., 2022).
  

• To achieve a clinically relevant dose of 1000–1500 mg of curcumin, you’d need to consume around 30–50 grams of turmeric root - a volume most products fall far short of delivering.
  

• Many studies show curcumin is effective at 1000–1500 mg/day, especially for reducing pain, inflammation, and improving antioxidant status (McFarlin et al., 2021; Adibian et al., 2022; Hewlings & Kalman, 2020).

How Much Curcumin Is In Your Shot?

Here’s a breakdown of what some of the leading turmeric shots on the market provide:

*Curcumin content estimated based on 3.1% average concentration.

As you can see, B.fresh delivers one of the few products that hits the optimal target range for curcumin intake using fresh, cold-pressed turmeric - not powdered extracts or concentrates.

Turmeric vs Curcumin: What the Research Shows

Let’s be clear, turmeric is a nutritious addition to the diet, rich in antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. But when people talk about it's benefits, they’re usually referring to the effects of curcumin.

Here’s what the research tells us:

• A 2020 systematic review found that curcumin significantly reduced markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in humans, including CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α (Hewlings & Kalman, 2020).
  

• A 2021 clinical trial showed 1500 mg of curcumin per day improved recovery and reduced soreness in active individuals post-exercise (McFarlin et al., 2021).
  

• A 2022 umbrella review concluded that curcumin supplementation was effective in reducing pain, depression symptoms, and inflammation - especially in people with metabolic syndrome and arthritis (Adibian et al., 2022).

However, these studies used standardised extracts, often in doses far higher than what most turmeric products contain unless properly formulated.

Why We’re Transparent About Dosage

At B.fresh, we don’t believe in vague claims, trendy labels or extravagant marketing. We state exactly how much turmeric is in each shot: 49 grams of raw, high-quality turmeric root, cold-pressed on our farm in Shropshire.

We’re not in the business of sprinkling trendy ingredients into tiny bottles and calling it functional. We’ve done the research, and we know that dosage matters when it comes to real results. It costs more to make, and that’s okay - because our priority is your health, not our margins.

We’re also proud that our shots are made with no added sugar and no artificial sweeteners - just potent, pure, plant-based power.

Conclusion: The Devil’s in the Dosage

When choosing a turmeric product, it’s not just the ingredient that matters - it’s how much of it you’re actually getting. While many products fall below the threshold needed to deliver meaningful amounts of curcumin, B.fresh shots consistently provide a research-backed dose in it's most natural form.

If you’re serious about using turmeric to support inflammation, immunity, or recovery, don’t settle for mystery dosages or underpowered products. Check the label, ask the right questions, and remember - when it comes to turmeric, the dose makes the difference.

-- Written By Expert Nutritionist Matt Jones